Dedicated Patient Care Technician Committed to providing empathetic care and building positive relationships with patients and their families. Collaborated with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to implement patient care plans and ensure optimal outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
Adventist Health Care White Oak Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Administered pre-hospital care to patients in emergency situations, ensuring proper stabilization.
Utilized medical equipment such as stretchers, oxygen tanks, and defibrillators during emergencies.
Educated patients and families on injury prevention and health maintenance strategies.
Collaborated with hospital staff during patient handoffs to ensure continuity of care.
Executed infection control measures to prevent the spread of disease in emergency settings.
Maintained patient vital signs, including blood pressure, respiration rate, pulse rate, temperature, oxygen saturation level and pain levels.
Ensured accurate documentation of patient information, assessment findings, interventions performed, and overall condition by completing detailed reports in compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.
Contributed to a positive work environment by providing mentorship and support to new EMTs entering the field.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Family Nursing Care
02.2022 - 02.2025
Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks, ensuring comfort and dignity.
Provided mobility assistance to patients, helping them move safely within the facility.
Collaborated with nursing staff to implement individualized care plans for each patient.
Monitored and recorded patients' vital signs to detect any changes in health status.
Administered basic patient care, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Engaged with patients in a compassionate manner, fostering a supportive atmosphere.
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Sunrise Senior Living Bedford Court
11.2018 - 07.2023
Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
Monitored and reported changes in residents' health status to nursing staff.
Engaged residents in social and recreational activities to promote well-being.
Maintained accurate records of patient care and treatment in electronic health systems.
Provided compassionate support to residents, fostering a sense of belonging.
Implemented individualized care plans by collaborating with healthcare team members.
Conducted regular health checks, documenting vital signs and reporting findings.
Trained new staff on best practices in patient care and safety protocols.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Home Health Care
04.2018 - 09.2022
Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks, ensuring comfort and dignity.
Maintained accurate and thorough documentation of patient care activities in electronic health records.
Provided mobility assistance to patients, helping them move safely within the facility.
Administered basic patient care, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Collaborated with nursing staff to implement individualized care plans for each patient.
Executed safety protocols to maintain a clean and infection-free environment for patients.
Educated patients on health maintenance practices and promoted wellness initiatives.
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Arcola Health Rehabilitation Center
03.2017 - 11.2018
Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
Monitored and reported changes in residents' health status to nursing staff.
Engaged residents in social and recreational activities to promote well-being.
Maintained accurate records of patient care and treatment in electronic health systems.
Educated residents and families about health management and available resources.
Implemented individualized care plans by collaborating with healthcare team members.
Ensured a safe environment by promptly addressing hazards and concerns.
Certified Nursing Assistant
APH Dependable Health care
11.2017 - 01.2018
Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks, ensuring comfort and dignity.
Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department at Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical CenterPatient Care Technician, Emergency Department at Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center